WP/26210/2024 of N.SAKTHI PRAHADEESH Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 23 September 2026

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents 1 to 3 to reimburse the balance medical expenses of Rs.2,02,182/- (Rs.2,68,262/- – Rs.66,080/-) incurred by the petitioner towards the medical treatment undergone by his wife, namely, Punidha, at GEM Hospital, Coimbatore, together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from 18.03.2022 till the date of reimbursement, within the time fixed by this Court, by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 23.02.2024.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner’s wife had undergone treatment at GEM Hospital, Coimbatore, and surgery was performed on her on 11.03.2022. After recovery, she was discharged from the hospital on 17.03.2022. The learned counsel for the petitioner would further submit that the petitioner’s wife had incurred a sum of Rs.2,68,262/- towards the total hospitalization expenses. He would further submit that, despite the recommendation of the District Level Empowered Committee to settle the aforesaid amount, the second respondent has not settled the same.

3. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent would contend that, though the petitioner’s wife was admitted on 09.03.2022 and surgery was performed on 11.03.2022, the petitioner has not submitted the requisite bills to substantiate the claim of Rs.2,68,262/-. Out of

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the total claim, the second respondent has already settled a sum of Rs.66,080/-. It is also the contention of the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent that, since the petitioner had not submitted the requisite details, the recommendation of the District Level Empowered Committee could not be processed. Hence, he prayed to dismiss the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent would contend that, referring to the documents submitted by the petitioner, the learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that, as early as on 08.07.2022, the District Level Empowered Committee appears to have recommended settlement of the amount by the second respondent. He would also reiterate the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent. Hence, he prayed to dismiss the present Writ Petition.

5. I have given my anxious consideration to the submissions made on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. On a perusal of the counter affidavit filed by the second respondent, who is the contesting respondent, it is seen that there is no serious dispute with regard to the treatment undergone by the petitioner’s wife and her eligibility for medical reimbursement. It is, however, submitted that the petitioner has not submitted the relevant records.

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7. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would invite the attention of this Court to the letter dated 27.07.2023, informing the submission of the letter by the petitioner along with the list of documents. For ready reference, a scanned copy of the same is extracted hereunder:

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8. At this juncture, the learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that, in the month of October 2023, a sum of Rs.66,080/- was settled in

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favour of the petitioner. Since the petitioner had submitted the relevant documents and all the documents are with the second respondent, as substantiated by the aforesaid letter dated 27.07.2023, this Court would like to dispose the Writ Petition in the following terms.

9. In view of the above peculiar circumstances, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to settle the balance amount, if any, in accordance with the recommendation of the District Level Empowered Committee, since the petitioner has already submitted all the original records, as evidenced by the aforesaid letter dated 27.07.2023. The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

10. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 23-09-2026 Index: Yes Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes KV

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To

1. The District Collector Erode District.

2. United India Insurance Co.Ltd, Divisional Office, 5th Floor, PLA Rathna Tower, 212, Annasalai, Chennai -600 006.

3. Medi Assist Healthcare Services Limited, 2nd Floor, RWD Atlantis Building, 24, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai -600 029.

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C.KUMARAPPAN J. KV WP No. 26210 of 2024 23-09-2026

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